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Samsung has become the official sponsor of the Magic Radio Breakfast Show. The programme, hosted by Ronan Keating and Harriet Scott, is the first time Samsung has agreed on a year-long radio advertising deal, and runs till July 2024. Booked by Starcom, Samsung’s media agency, the partnership will include bursts of activity in addition to […] […]

The Galaxy radio brand is back at Global 12 years after it was replaced by Capital. The logo for the former radio network has been spotted by Global Player users and RadioToday readers. Galaxy, and its last known logo, lives on as a “Live Playlist” called Galaxy of Stars in the company app. It’s playing […] […]

BBC Radio 2 is moving Paul Gambaccini off Pick of the Pops to make way for Steve Wright. Gambo is staying at the station – he’ll host a new Sunday night show whilst Wrighty takes on 1pm till 3pm each Saturday in addition to Sunday Love Songs. Steve says: “Pick of the Pops is such […] […]

Capital has arranged an exclusive intimate gig with Little Mix member Leigh-Anne at London’s Pergola On The Wharf. Taking place on Tuesday 22nd of August, Capital Up Close Presents Leigh-Anne with Lucozade Zero will feature Leigh-Anne performing a selection of acoustic tracks for competition winners. This will be Leigh-Anne’s first live showcase as a solo […] […]

Former Forth 1 presenters Alison Craig and John Wood are joining Edge Radio in Edinburgh. The duo, who first joined forces on the Bauer station, are to present a new Sunday morning show on Edge2. Owner and CEO Jay Crawford told RadioToday: “I’m thrilled that Alison and John have agreed to join us, we all […] […]

PRS For Music and PPL have partnered with music technology company Audoo to install listening boxes in retail locations. Audoo Audio Meters™ will be added to businesses including cafés, bars, hair salons, restaurants, and more across Great Britain, aiming to identify the background music being played and reporting this usage back to PRS for Music […] […]